• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 36.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Olympus FE-20 advantages over Nikon D800E

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $3300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 1008g
    Lighter weight

Nikon D800E advantages over Olympus FE-20

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.35 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.88 vs 1.85 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 900 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    36.3 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 1000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged build; Excellent controls; Extremely high resolution, even more than the D800; Dual cards; Surprising high ISO performance.

  • Moire problem with certain subjects; Very large files; Slower frame rate; Battery life lower than D700.

The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-360
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
Nikon D800E
Olympus FE-360
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
Nikon D800E
Olympus FE-3000
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm J20
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
Nikon D800E
Fujifilm J20
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon D800

Olympus FE-20
Nikon D800
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon D800E
Nikon D800
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compared to Nikon D810

Olympus FE-20
Nikon D810
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $2248
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon D800E
Nikon D810
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • $2248
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
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